DIS PhD Graduate Program | 2025

WE SEARCH FOR

We are looking for students who want to use their exceptional knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in society – whether supporting the green transition, combating crime and misinformation, improving healthcare outcomes, or building more equitable economies. Applicants should be interested in having a substantial degree of independence in their work and be curious about a breadth of topics within the research areas of the Complexity Science Hub. They should be open communicators, and enjoy collaboration and sharing their expertise and ideas with others.

YOUR PROFILE

• Masters/diploma degree in the natural, physical, or social sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related disciplines with a strong quantitative foundation; or another degree but with at least two years of full-time research experience in a quantitative area
• Prior independent research experience so as to be familiar with the research process
• Comfort with a programming language such as Python, R, Mathematica, Matlab, or Julia, or a database management and query language such as SQL; and/or substantial experience with statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS, or Stata
• Proficiency in English

WE OFFER

The Graduate Program in Complexity Science has a limited number of fully funded opportunities for exceptional students to do their doctoral studies at the Complexity Science Hub and one of its partner universities. The program consists of:

• independent thesis research, determined by each student’s interests
• two ~3-month research exchanges: one in government, public administration, or EU institution; and one in industry or business
• coursework and workshops, including an annual series of Complexity Science Hub “master classes” led by prominent guest lecturers
• participation in the Complexity Science Hub research talk series, with regular presentations
• organization of and participation in an annual graduate student symposium

APPLICATION

• The application deadline for the current call is 01 December 2024 (24:00 Vienna local time). Admitted students will begin their PhD in September-October 2025.
• Application materials should be submitted through our online portal. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to applications@csh.ac.at.
• A complete application includes:
  • curriculum vitae (CV)
  • vision letter / cover letter – What problems/challenges would you like to solve? Why is the Complexity Science Hub the right place for you?
  • supplementary application form
  • list of inventions
  • two letters of recommendation (sent directly by the recommender). Subject: DIS PHD - FirstName LastName (of the applicant)

Late or incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.

Source: https://csh.ac.at/engage/jobs/